Empatico Consulting

Empatico Consulting is a life sciences executive search and consulting firm, focused on supporting growth-stage businesses in clinical research and development. We partner with CROs, biopharma, and biotech companies across Europe and the USA to help them attract, assess, and hire high-impact leadership talent. We also provide consulting services that align people, structure, and strategy for better delivery and long-term success. What We Do Executive Search We specialise in hiring senior leaders in clinical development, operations, medical affairs, quality, and regulatory. Retained search for permanent hires Freelance and interim placements Confidential and sensitive hires Global candidate reach and market insight Consulting We offer hands-on support to improve organisational design, hiring strategy, and team performance. Talent planning and structure reviews Leadership team assessments Hiring process audits Advisory on growth and scaling People Insights for Investors We help venture capital and private equity firms understand leadership teams within target investments. Leadership mapping Culture and capability insights Growth-readiness assessments Who We Work With Small to mid-sized CROs, biotechs, and clinical-stage pharma companies. Clients include: Clinical research organisations Biomarker and lab businesses Gene and cell therapy companies VC/PE-backed growth firms What Makes Us Different 20 years of industry experience Deep specialism in clinical development Direct access to a global talent network Clear, honest advice rooted in delivery Flexible approach: retained, interim, or consulting Want to strengthen your leadership team or review your hiring strategy? Let’s talk: ben@empatico.bio